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The Smile: One-Year Anniversary Edition

Amazing news for Planned Parenthood, community strength, and more inside!

October 28, 2025

Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday and happy one-year anniversary to The Smile! 💛 For the past year, we’ve celebrated hope, progress, and the people fighting every day to make our country more just and compassionate. Whether you’ve been here from day one or just joined us, thank you for being part of this community that believes good news still matters.

Now, onto today’s reason to smile: New York and California are stepping up to defend reproductive freedom. Governors Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom have announced new funding to keep Planned Parenthood clinics open after Donald Trump and congressional Republicans cut federal support. Their leadership will protect care for millions and prove once again that states can lead when Washington fails.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Heidi S., who shared this adorable photo of her dog, Spooky Bear! If you want the chance to have your photo featured, reply to this email 😄

Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day.

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

P.S. Know someone who could use a dose of good news? Forward this email and encourage them to subscribe to The Smile. Let’s spread the positivity together. 🌟

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